About Us

Operators First. Consultants Second.

We’ve spent 25+ years running hotels before advising them. That’s why our recommendations actually work in the real world.

25+

Years Experience

25+

Hotels Advised

Pan-India

Coverage

Founder

Rachit Goel

Hospitality Leader/ Brand Search Specialist / Hotel Operations Expert

Rachit Goel, Founder of The Hotel Adviser, brings over 25 years of hands-on experience in the hospitality industry. Prior to founding the firm, he held senior leadership roles with leading hospitality brands including Marriott, Radisson, Ramada, and Taj, with exposure across pre-opening, operations, revenue management, and food & beverage.

Rachit has managed hotels through multiple stages—pre-opening, brand transitions, rebranding, and turnaround of underperforming properties—and has worked across varied business environments, from city business hotels to resorts and heritage fort properties. This diverse exposure gives him a practical, on-ground understanding of what works in different market conditions.

He is particularly known for his strong Food & Beverage expertise, having conceptualized and launched multiple successful restaurant and bar concepts, and for his pragmatic approach to solving operational and commercial challenges with a clear focus on revenue growth, efficiency, and guest experience.

The Hotel Adviser brings structured, brand-level hospitality expertise to independent hotels and investors, ensuring informed decision-making and strong execution across the hotel lifecycle.

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Our Mission

To democratize hospitality excellence by bringing world-class hotel management expertise to every property owner — regardless of brand affiliation or portfolio size.
We believe every hotel, whether it’s a 30-room boutique or a 300-room business property, deserves access to the same strategic thinking and operational rigor that drives success at the world’s best hotel companies.
Our Network

Beyond our core team, we work with a curated network of hospitality specialists — from revenue managers and F&B consultants to interior designers and technology experts. This allows us to assemble the right team for your specific project needs.